Martin
∞
5.6
- proper noun
- /ˈmɑrtɪn/
:
San Martín de Tours
- Saint Martin is celebrated for his compassion and generosity towards the needy.
Examples
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She's in love with a guy named Martin...
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Maung Ho led Martin to the spot in the jungle where this had happened.
Fiction book (1990) -
We have already learned a lot about you, Martin.
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My family bought the farm next to the Martin Harris place, north of town.
Fiction book (1990) -
Martin, you ready for our little chat?
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As a law enforcement officer, Martin knows it's best to have backup.
Academic text (2011) -
This is Dr. James Martin in the rotunda.
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This is my associate, Ruby Martin.
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This is Pete Martin in the Channel 3 newsroom.
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You say you're innocent, Martin, and I, for one, believe you.
Synonyms
A Christian bishop from the 4th century known for sharing his cloak with a beggar
A French bishop from the 300s who became a Christian saint and patron of France
Compounds
4
2.0
A public holiday in the United States on the third Monday in January to honor Martin Luther King Jr
- Specialized
1
7.6
A large North American swallow with shiny blue-black males and duller females
A United States holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr held on a Monday near January 15
- UK
A small swallow that migrates, nests in holes in sandy riverbanks and eats insects
- Australian
A small swallow that lives in Australia and nearby islands and nests in tree holes
Surface Forms
Etymology
Martin comes from the Latin name Martinus, meaning 'of Mars', and Mars was the Roman god of 'war'. A helpful way to remember the famous Saint Martin is his story of sharing a cloak with a poor man, so although the name began with a war god, today it is best known for the kind bishop.